The Cougar Pride
March 2017
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Important Dates
3/20:
12:15 student dismissal, Faculty PD

4/5:
Cougar Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 6:30pm in Library

4/6:
Report Card Conferences - 1/2 day

4/10-4/17:
No School - Spring Break/Easter Break

4/19:
ACT Testing

4/20:
Entrance Exam and Tour of Facilities

4/21:
Spirits of Hope Wine Tasting Fundraiser 6:30pm
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A Message from the Principal


Dear Friends,                                March 19, 2017

In spite of daylight savings and the countdown to Spring.....winter persists. But to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, KCHS cheerleaders and members of the Youth Service Corps bundled up to march in Bridgeport's Parade today! I had the pleasure of attending the St. Patrick's Scholarship Dinner on Monday evening to give an update on KCHS recipient of the 2016 award. Brittany Rodriguez is a freshman at Boston College where she earned a 3.44 at the end of first semester and became a member of several organizations, including Ahana Management Association; a group that focuses on programs to promote professionalism and networking. The $24,000 scholarship over four years gave Brittany the extra resources she needed to choose BC, her #1 choice!

Scholarship funds are the main focus of KCHS efforts....please support our annual "Making a Difference" Scholarship event on May 21 st. Details to follow.

Faithfully,
Mrs. Jo-Anne Jakab
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Kolbe students from the Cheerleader squad and Catholic Youth Service prepare to join the Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade.
'Hidden Figures' Screening
On February 16th, the student body at Kolbe Cathedral attended a school-wide screening of the new hit movie Hidden Figures . The movie tells the untold true story of African American mathematicians during the space race. I spoke with two classes about the movie periods A and B.

In response to "What bothered you the most?":
- The empty "colored coffee pot"
- Having to walk a half mile to the bathroom
- All the people in the room staring as Katherine Goble entered the room
- The police giving the three women a hard time.

"What did you like the best":
- John Glenn coming over to talk to the "computers"
-John Glenn's recognition of Katherine's skills

Summation points:
- Some things have not changed such as the police stopping cars
- Education is the key to advancement
- Sticking up for yourself and not giving up.

I think the film experience was a great success overall!
-G. Kuroghlian
KCHS Volunteer writing coach

Spirits of Hope
Join us for an evening of food and spirits! Proceeds will benefit Kolbe Cathedral High School. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Order your tickets here! See additional information here!

Youth & Government Program
The KCHS Youth & Government Club has reached it's goal in doubling the size of it's delegation this year with the financial help of the KCHS community and GoFundMe sponsors! 

The delegation took part in the Pre-State Conference on January and was quite successful, with a record-high number of their bills passing in committee! The program  culminates in the annual State Conference held at the Connecticut State Capitol building from March 24th-26th. 

Check out the program webpage here!
Support KCHS YAG here!
Enrichment Trip to Yale Art Museum
Juniors are studying British Literature and it came to life on March 9th at a British Art Exhibit at Yale. Students had docents to explain the works of various artists and answer students' questions. Connecting the arts; bringing literature, visual arts and music together enriches the experience for the learner. 

Brian O'Connor, a member of the school board has established this enrichment program, introducing students to a variety of cultural events. From opera to the canvas to the zoo and the Botanical Gardens, KCHS students are expanding their classrooms! 

Check out out this slideshow of the trip!

Young Readers' Corner
Thanks to Dr. Gerry Kurolghlian and some student volunteers, the Young Readers' Corner of the Library Media Center is expanding. Books have been donated recently from the Westport Public Library with many sports related selections! Dr. K has been instrumental in seeking valuable, quality donations to the library that have appeal to young men and women.

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